KW Taves data by site

Overview

This is Kara’s second attempt at looking at the Taves data by site, looking only at participant’s endorsements of whether or not they had had certain experiences (not their assessment of what they meant, etc.).

Below are plots of exploratory factor analyses (one per site) using polychoric correlations (since we’re working with yes/no responses), an orthogonal rotation (“varimax,” which forces factors to be uncorrelated with each other - this is what Ann has used in previous work), and a “maximum likelihoood” factoring method (for comparison with Ann’s previous work).

There are many different ways to decide how many factors to retain, and different methods make different suggestions. For now, I’ve assessed 4 ways of deciding this:

1. Using “parallel analysis,” which compares the correlation structure of the actual data to the correlation structure of simulated “random” datasets of the same size. In our current case, with the TRUE/FALSE responses, I think this generally tells us to retain more factors than we really should - some of these factors are really only capturing one or two items. I am not going to include this here - it takes forever to run and I just don’t think it works well for our current purposes.
2. Minimizing the Bayesian Information Criterion (“BIC”), which is one way of balancing the goals of (a) getting a factor analysis model that fits the data well and (b) not having too many factors. In our case, this suggests 8 factors for all sites (which is surprising and interesting).
3. My own “home-brewed” protocol, retaining factors that account for at least 5% of the shared variance before rtoation, have “eigenvalues” >1 before rotation, and are the “dominant” factor (the factor with the strongest factor loading) for at least one item after rotation. In our current case, this generally tells us to retain just 2 or 3 factors for many but not all sites.
4. My best approximation of Ann’s previous protocol (not exactly the same, but done in a way that can be automated instead of us making separate judgment calls - for now at least!).
5. Deciding to retain the same number of factors for all sites. In our case, I chose 8. This could be justified by approach #2, above - though there’s always a possibility that a factor doesn’t account for much of the variance, doesn’t make much sense, or really only captures one or two of the items (rather than a real cluster of related items).

To help us think through this, I’ve included a table of the items that are more strongly positively related to each factor, for each site, for each of these solutions. (This is redundant with the plot for that solution, but easier to read.)

Below the factor analyses are plots of item-level correlations, organized by hierarchical clustering. What you’re looking for are patches of red - anything inside the patch could be thought of as a “cluster.”

This is all as much art as science, but it’s a place to start!

Notes: per our conversation with Nikki, we are dropping one question (#53), which was a repeated question in all sites except for China.

Joining, by = "taves_subj"

US

Exploratory factor analysis

1. Parallel analysis: not included here

2. Minimizing BIC

Minimizing BIC suggests retaining 8 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.84
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.67
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.60
36. I have had an experience in which it seemed like there was another self in my body.	0.59
Factor 2
26. I have perceived light or lights for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.85
33. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I was able to communicate by thought alone.	0.35
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.34
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.32
Factor 3
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.71
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.65
1. I have perceived, through what seemed to be non-ordinary means, the thoughts and feelings of other people.	0.52
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.50
Factor 4
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.62
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.60
35. I have experienced a new situation that felt so familiar to me that it seemed as if I had been in it before.	0.59
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.59
Factor 5
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.75
14. I have had an experience in which the meaning and purpose of my life suddenly became clear to me.	0.74
10. I have distinct memories of having lived a different life, in a different time and place.	0.63
20. I have seen the face of someone else or the reflection of my own face change or distort.	0.59
Factor 6
27. I have had an experience in which it seemed as if I had left my body or I was outside of my body.	0.92
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.66
17. I have seen a face in a natural or human-made object.	0.45
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.39
Factor 7
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.57
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.57
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.56
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.51
Factor 8
39. I have interacted with what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.66
4. I have felt a physical touch for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.62
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.55
45. I have experienced flows of heat, cold or 'energy' within my body, for which there seemed to be no ordinary explanation.	0.49

3. Kara’s home-brewed approach

Kara’s home-brewed approach suggests retaining 3 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
14. I have had an experience in which the meaning and purpose of my life suddenly became clear to me.	0.82
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.69
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.65
6. I have had an experience of joy, ecstasy, or bliss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.63
7. I have had an experience of inner peace, harmony, or wholeness that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.59
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.55
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.54
23. I have experienced or felt that things in the world around me contained messages or hints.	0.52
Factor 2
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.82
36. I have had an experience in which it seemed like there was another self in my body.	0.62
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.58
4. I have felt a physical touch for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.57
31. I have had an experience in which the boundaries or separation between myself and the things around me seemed to blur or disappear.	0.55
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.53
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.52
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.52
Factor 3
17. I have seen a face in a natural or human-made object.	0.61
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.61
60. I have had an experience in which I was completely absorbed in what I was doing and unaware of the passage of time.	0.61
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.57
43. I have had an experience of love or compassion that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.54
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.52
28. I have felt a sudden sense of warmth within myself for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.52
35. I have experienced a new situation that felt so familiar to me that it seemed as if I had been in it before.	0.52

4. Kara’s take on Ann’s home-brewed approach

42 cells were adjusted for 0 values using the correction for continuity. Examine your data carefully.Matrix was not positive definite, smoothing was done

Kara’s take on Ann’s home-brewed approach suggests retaining 9 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.75
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.65
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.46
Factor 2
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.91
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.58
33. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I was able to communicate by thought alone.	0.56
Factor 3
20. I have seen the face of someone else or the reflection of my own face change or distort.	0.85
9. I have had the feeling of gaining or losing energy when interacting with certain people, objects, or entities.	0.56
3. I have felt small in relationship to something vast or powerful.	0.49
Factor 4
28. I have felt a sudden sense of warmth within myself for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.63
17. I have seen a face in a natural or human-made object.	0.57
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.52
Factor 5
10. I have distinct memories of having lived a different life, in a different time and place.	0.60
16. I have experienced changes in the size or shape of my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.56
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.49
Factor 6
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.80
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.65
57. I have experienced a coincidence or coincidences that felt or seemed meaningful.	0.59
Factor 7
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.77
29. I have had an experience of fear or horror that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.53
35. I have experienced a new situation that felt so familiar to me that it seemed as if I had been in it before.	0.52
Factor 8
4. I have felt a physical touch for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.77
37. I have sensed the presence of, or interacted with, a person who was missing or dead.	0.62
30. I have heard noises, voices, or music for which there seemed to be no apparent cause.	0.58
Factor 9
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.70
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.63
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.62

5. 8-factor solution

Factor loadings

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.75
14. I have had an experience in which the meaning and purpose of my life suddenly became clear to me.	0.74
10. I have distinct memories of having lived a different life, in a different time and place.	0.63
20. I have seen the face of someone else or the reflection of my own face change or distort.	0.59
Factor 2
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.62
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.60
35. I have experienced a new situation that felt so familiar to me that it seemed as if I had been in it before.	0.59
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.59
Factor 3
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.84
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.67
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.60
36. I have had an experience in which it seemed like there was another self in my body.	0.59
Factor 4
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.57
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.57
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.56
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.51
Factor 5
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.71
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.65
1. I have perceived, through what seemed to be non-ordinary means, the thoughts and feelings of other people.	0.52
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.50
Factor 6
39. I have interacted with what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.66
4. I have felt a physical touch for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.62
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.55
45. I have experienced flows of heat, cold or 'energy' within my body, for which there seemed to be no ordinary explanation.	0.49
Factor 7
27. I have had an experience in which it seemed as if I had left my body or I was outside of my body.	0.92
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.66
17. I have seen a face in a natural or human-made object.	0.45
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.39
Factor 8
26. I have perceived light or lights for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.85
33. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I was able to communicate by thought alone.	0.35
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.34
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.32

Hierarchical clustering

Correlation method: 'pearson'
Missing treated using: 'pairwise.complete.obs'

Ghana

Exploratory factor analysis

1. Parallel analysis: not included here

2. Minimizing BIC

Minimizing BIC suggests retaining 8 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
7. I have had an experience of inner peace, harmony, or wholeness that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.87
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.65
37. I have sensed the presence of, or interacted with, a person who was missing or dead.	0.37
8. I have not been able to move or communicate verbally because my body, my limbs, or my voice seemed paralyzed (including when upon waking from sleep).	0.37
Factor 2
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.87
39. I have interacted with what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.35
19. I have experienced the world as different or altered, such that it somehow seemed much more 'real' or vivid.	0.33
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.29
Factor 3
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.80
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.68
26. I have perceived light or lights for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.53
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.52
Factor 4
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.63
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.61
47. I have noticed items, objects, or devices that seemed to move by themselves, turn on or off, disappear or appear, or change their appearance or their form.	0.53
22. I have had an experience in which everything seemed to disappear from my mind until only a void remained.	0.50
Factor 5
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.72
43. I have had an experience of love or compassion that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.67
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.60
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.56
Factor 6
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.66
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.62
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.61
36. I have had an experience in which it seemed like there was another self in my body.	0.58
Factor 7
28. I have felt a sudden sense of warmth within myself for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.57
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.54
23. I have experienced or felt that things in the world around me contained messages or hints.	0.52
3. I have felt small in relationship to something vast or powerful.	0.49
Factor 8
12. I have had the experience of being aware that I was dreaming while asleep.	0.68
57. I have experienced a coincidence or coincidences that felt or seemed meaningful.	0.61
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.55
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.53

3. Kara’s home-brewed approach

Kara’s home-brewed approach suggests retaining 2 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
20. I have seen the face of someone else or the reflection of my own face change or distort.	0.74
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.70
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.67
27. I have had an experience in which it seemed as if I had left my body or I was outside of my body.	0.66
37. I have sensed the presence of, or interacted with, a person who was missing or dead.	0.64
39. I have interacted with what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.64
47. I have noticed items, objects, or devices that seemed to move by themselves, turn on or off, disappear or appear, or change their appearance or their form.	0.64
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.64
Factor 2
57. I have experienced a coincidence or coincidences that felt or seemed meaningful.	0.70
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.67
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.63
43. I have had an experience of love or compassion that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.63
48. I have had moods, feelings, or emotional states that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.63
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.61
23. I have experienced or felt that things in the world around me contained messages or hints.	0.59
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.57

4. Kara’s take on Ann’s home-brewed approach

Matrix was not positive definite, smoothing was done

Kara’s take on Ann’s home-brewed approach suggests retaining 6 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
7. I have had an experience of inner peace, harmony, or wholeness that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.88
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.62
37. I have sensed the presence of, or interacted with, a person who was missing or dead.	0.45
8. I have not been able to move or communicate verbally because my body, my limbs, or my voice seemed paralyzed (including when upon waking from sleep).	0.42
28. I have felt a sudden sense of warmth within myself for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.36
Factor 2
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.82
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.67
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.57
26. I have perceived light or lights for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.56
20. I have seen the face of someone else or the reflection of my own face change or distort.	0.51
Factor 3
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.70
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.65
47. I have noticed items, objects, or devices that seemed to move by themselves, turn on or off, disappear or appear, or change their appearance or their form.	0.53
22. I have had an experience in which everything seemed to disappear from my mind until only a void remained.	0.49
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.45
Factor 4
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.90
57. I have experienced a coincidence or coincidences that felt or seemed meaningful.	0.63
43. I have had an experience of love or compassion that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.60
12. I have had the experience of being aware that I was dreaming while asleep.	0.52
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.52
Factor 5
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.66
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.62
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.59
36. I have had an experience in which it seemed like there was another self in my body.	0.59
31. I have had an experience in which the boundaries or separation between myself and the things around me seemed to blur or disappear.	0.56
Factor 6
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.54
28. I have felt a sudden sense of warmth within myself for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.50
5. I have had thoughts, insights, or intuitions that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.50
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.47
23. I have experienced or felt that things in the world around me contained messages or hints.	0.46

5. 8-factor solution

Factor loadings

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.66
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.62
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.61
36. I have had an experience in which it seemed like there was another self in my body.	0.58
Factor 2
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.80
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.68
26. I have perceived light or lights for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.53
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.52
Factor 3
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.72
43. I have had an experience of love or compassion that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.67
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.60
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.56
Factor 4
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.63
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.61
47. I have noticed items, objects, or devices that seemed to move by themselves, turn on or off, disappear or appear, or change their appearance or their form.	0.53
22. I have had an experience in which everything seemed to disappear from my mind until only a void remained.	0.50
Factor 5
12. I have had the experience of being aware that I was dreaming while asleep.	0.68
57. I have experienced a coincidence or coincidences that felt or seemed meaningful.	0.61
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.55
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.53
Factor 6
28. I have felt a sudden sense of warmth within myself for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.57
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.54
23. I have experienced or felt that things in the world around me contained messages or hints.	0.52
3. I have felt small in relationship to something vast or powerful.	0.49
Factor 7
7. I have had an experience of inner peace, harmony, or wholeness that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.87
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.65
37. I have sensed the presence of, or interacted with, a person who was missing or dead.	0.37
8. I have not been able to move or communicate verbally because my body, my limbs, or my voice seemed paralyzed (including when upon waking from sleep).	0.37
Factor 8
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.87
39. I have interacted with what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.35
19. I have experienced the world as different or altered, such that it somehow seemed much more 'real' or vivid.	0.33
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.29

Hierarchical clustering

Correlation method: 'pearson'
Missing treated using: 'pairwise.complete.obs'

Thailand

Exploratory factor analysis

1. Parallel analysis: not included here

2. Minimizing BIC

Minimizing BIC suggests retaining 8 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
5. I have had thoughts, insights, or intuitions that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.71
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.68
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.64
9. I have had the feeling of gaining or losing energy when interacting with certain people, objects, or entities.	0.63
Factor 2
60. I have had an experience in which I was completely absorbed in what I was doing and unaware of the passage of time.	0.86
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.31
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.31
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.26
Factor 3
20. I have seen the face of someone else or the reflection of my own face change or distort.	0.94
30. I have heard noises, voices, or music for which there seemed to be no apparent cause.	0.53
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.48
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.41
Factor 4
27. I have had an experience in which it seemed as if I had left my body or I was outside of my body.	0.90
49. I have experienced feeling that I was a part of a greater unity or 'oneness.'	0.42
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.41
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.36
Factor 5
7. I have had an experience of inner peace, harmony, or wholeness that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.83
14. I have had an experience in which the meaning and purpose of my life suddenly became clear to me.	0.74
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.74
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.73
Factor 6
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.68
26. I have perceived light or lights for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.54
35. I have experienced a new situation that felt so familiar to me that it seemed as if I had been in it before.	0.51
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.47
Factor 7
55. I have had an experience that was very difficult if not impossible to put into words.	0.68
57. I have experienced a coincidence or coincidences that felt or seemed meaningful.	0.38
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.36
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.29
Factor 8
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.82
31. I have had an experience in which the boundaries or separation between myself and the things around me seemed to blur or disappear.	0.81
33. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I was able to communicate by thought alone.	0.71
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.69

3. Kara’s home-brewed approach

Kara’s home-brewed approach suggests retaining 3 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
31. I have had an experience in which the boundaries or separation between myself and the things around me seemed to blur or disappear.	0.82
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.74
33. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I was able to communicate by thought alone.	0.72
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.70
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.66
36. I have had an experience in which it seemed like there was another self in my body.	0.66
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.65
45. I have experienced flows of heat, cold or 'energy' within my body, for which there seemed to be no ordinary explanation.	0.64
Factor 2
14. I have had an experience in which the meaning and purpose of my life suddenly became clear to me.	0.77
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.75
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.73
28. I have felt a sudden sense of warmth within myself for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.72
19. I have experienced the world as different or altered, such that it somehow seemed much more 'real' or vivid.	0.69
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.67
6. I have had an experience of joy, ecstasy, or bliss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.67
16. I have experienced changes in the size or shape of my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.66
Factor 3
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.79
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.68
5. I have had thoughts, insights, or intuitions that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.63
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.57
39. I have interacted with what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.57
37. I have sensed the presence of, or interacted with, a person who was missing or dead.	0.54
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.52
9. I have had the feeling of gaining or losing energy when interacting with certain people, objects, or entities.	0.52

4. Kara’s take on Ann’s home-brewed approach

39 cells were adjusted for 0 values using the correction for continuity. Examine your data carefully.Matrix was not positive definite, smoothing was done

Kara’s take on Ann’s home-brewed approach suggests retaining 9 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.82
31. I have had an experience in which the boundaries or separation between myself and the things around me seemed to blur or disappear.	0.80
33. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I was able to communicate by thought alone.	0.72
Factor 2
60. I have had an experience in which I was completely absorbed in what I was doing and unaware of the passage of time.	0.86
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.37
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.31
Factor 3
20. I have seen the face of someone else or the reflection of my own face change or distort.	0.94
30. I have heard noises, voices, or music for which there seemed to be no apparent cause.	0.53
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.47
Factor 4
7. I have had an experience of inner peace, harmony, or wholeness that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.82
14. I have had an experience in which the meaning and purpose of my life suddenly became clear to me.	0.76
19. I have experienced the world as different or altered, such that it somehow seemed much more 'real' or vivid.	0.74
Factor 5
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.59
16. I have experienced changes in the size or shape of my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.35
3. I have felt small in relationship to something vast or powerful.	0.35
Factor 6
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.74
26. I have perceived light or lights for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.54
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.51
Factor 7
55. I have had an experience that was very difficult if not impossible to put into words.	0.55
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.37
57. I have experienced a coincidence or coincidences that felt or seemed meaningful.	0.33
Factor 8
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.76
5. I have had thoughts, insights, or intuitions that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.67
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.62
Factor 9
27. I have had an experience in which it seemed as if I had left my body or I was outside of my body.	0.79
49. I have experienced feeling that I was a part of a greater unity or 'oneness.'	0.40
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.37

5. 8-factor solution

Factor loadings

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
7. I have had an experience of inner peace, harmony, or wholeness that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.83
14. I have had an experience in which the meaning and purpose of my life suddenly became clear to me.	0.74
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.74
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.73
Factor 2
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.82
31. I have had an experience in which the boundaries or separation between myself and the things around me seemed to blur or disappear.	0.81
33. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I was able to communicate by thought alone.	0.71
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.69
Factor 3
5. I have had thoughts, insights, or intuitions that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.71
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.68
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.64
9. I have had the feeling of gaining or losing energy when interacting with certain people, objects, or entities.	0.63
Factor 4
20. I have seen the face of someone else or the reflection of my own face change or distort.	0.94
30. I have heard noises, voices, or music for which there seemed to be no apparent cause.	0.53
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.48
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.41
Factor 5
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.68
26. I have perceived light or lights for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.54
35. I have experienced a new situation that felt so familiar to me that it seemed as if I had been in it before.	0.51
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.47
Factor 6
27. I have had an experience in which it seemed as if I had left my body or I was outside of my body.	0.90
49. I have experienced feeling that I was a part of a greater unity or 'oneness.'	0.42
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.41
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.36
Factor 7
55. I have had an experience that was very difficult if not impossible to put into words.	0.68
57. I have experienced a coincidence or coincidences that felt or seemed meaningful.	0.38
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.36
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.29
Factor 8
60. I have had an experience in which I was completely absorbed in what I was doing and unaware of the passage of time.	0.86
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.31
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.31
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.26

Hierarchical clustering

Correlation method: 'pearson'
Missing treated using: 'pairwise.complete.obs'

China

Exploratory factor analysis

1. Parallel analysis: not included here

2. Minimizing BIC

Minimizing BIC suggests retaining 8 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.66
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.62
28. I have felt a sudden sense of warmth within myself for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.58
10. I have distinct memories of having lived a different life, in a different time and place.	0.56
Factor 2
55. I have had an experience that was very difficult if not impossible to put into words.	0.51
60. I have had an experience in which I was completely absorbed in what I was doing and unaware of the passage of time.	0.49
27. I have had an experience in which it seemed as if I had left my body or I was outside of my body.	0.42
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.41
Factor 3
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.69
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.67
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.54
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.52
Factor 4
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.71
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.58
22. I have had an experience in which everything seemed to disappear from my mind until only a void remained.	0.55
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.54
Factor 5
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.67
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.54
37. I have sensed the presence of, or interacted with, a person who was missing or dead.	0.54
29. I have had an experience of fear or horror that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.53
Factor 6
50. I have felt a sense of connectedness with everything (e.g. people, the world) around me.	0.64
16. I have experienced changes in the size or shape of my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.59
39. I have interacted with what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.58
23. I have experienced or felt that things in the world around me contained messages or hints.	0.52
Factor 7
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.65
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.57
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.55
36. I have had an experience in which it seemed like there was another self in my body.	0.49
Factor 8
5. I have had thoughts, insights, or intuitions that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.77
48. I have had moods, feelings, or emotional states that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.66
35. I have experienced a new situation that felt so familiar to me that it seemed as if I had been in it before.	0.56
30. I have heard noises, voices, or music for which there seemed to be no apparent cause.	0.50

3. Kara’s home-brewed approach

Kara’s home-brewed approach suggests retaining 2 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.84
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.67
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.61
3. I have felt small in relationship to something vast or powerful.	0.60
45. I have experienced flows of heat, cold or 'energy' within my body, for which there seemed to be no ordinary explanation.	0.59
12. I have had the experience of being aware that I was dreaming while asleep.	0.56
43. I have had an experience of love or compassion that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.49
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.48
Factor 2
26. I have perceived light or lights for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.67
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.66
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.64
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.60
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.60
1. I have perceived, through what seemed to be non-ordinary means, the thoughts and feelings of other people.	0.55
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.55
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.55

4. Kara’s take on Ann’s home-brewed approach

57 cells were adjusted for 0 values using the correction for continuity. Examine your data carefully.Matrix was not positive definite, smoothing was done

Kara’s take on Ann’s home-brewed approach suggests retaining 10 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.68
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.66
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.66
Factor 2
43. I have had an experience of love or compassion that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.65
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.60
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.43
Factor 3
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.88
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.44
20. I have seen the face of someone else or the reflection of my own face change or distort.	0.41
Factor 4
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.70
14. I have had an experience in which the meaning and purpose of my life suddenly became clear to me.	0.47
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.27
Factor 5
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.88
8. I have not been able to move or communicate verbally because my body, my limbs, or my voice seemed paralyzed (including when upon waking from sleep).	0.53
27. I have had an experience in which it seemed as if I had left my body or I was outside of my body.	0.48
Factor 6
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.74
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.60
29. I have had an experience of fear or horror that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.53
Factor 7
50. I have felt a sense of connectedness with everything (e.g. people, the world) around me.	0.75
39. I have interacted with what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.59
23. I have experienced or felt that things in the world around me contained messages or hints.	0.53
Factor 8
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.65
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.63
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.55
Factor 9
48. I have had moods, feelings, or emotional states that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.78
5. I have had thoughts, insights, or intuitions that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.68
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.48
Factor 10
4. I have felt a physical touch for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.76
35. I have experienced a new situation that felt so familiar to me that it seemed as if I had been in it before.	0.62
12. I have had the experience of being aware that I was dreaming while asleep.	0.56

5. 8-factor solution

Factor loadings

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
5. I have had thoughts, insights, or intuitions that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.77
48. I have had moods, feelings, or emotional states that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.66
35. I have experienced a new situation that felt so familiar to me that it seemed as if I had been in it before.	0.56
30. I have heard noises, voices, or music for which there seemed to be no apparent cause.	0.50
Factor 2
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.66
2. I have had an experience of being sustained or guided by a power other than myself.	0.62
28. I have felt a sudden sense of warmth within myself for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.58
10. I have distinct memories of having lived a different life, in a different time and place.	0.56
Factor 3
21. I have perceived a smell, fragrance, or odor for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.69
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.67
25. I have had an experience of reverence or deep attachment toward an individual or object that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.54
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.52
Factor 4
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.71
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.58
22. I have had an experience in which everything seemed to disappear from my mind until only a void remained.	0.55
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.54
Factor 5
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.67
15. I have experienced a sudden deep insight about the nature of reality, the functioning of society, or other fundamental issues.	0.54
37. I have sensed the presence of, or interacted with, a person who was missing or dead.	0.54
29. I have had an experience of fear or horror that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.53
Factor 6
51. I have detected changes on my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.65
44. I have had an experience in which time seemed to slow down or speed up.	0.57
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.55
36. I have had an experience in which it seemed like there was another self in my body.	0.49
Factor 7
50. I have felt a sense of connectedness with everything (e.g. people, the world) around me.	0.64
16. I have experienced changes in the size or shape of my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.59
39. I have interacted with what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.58
23. I have experienced or felt that things in the world around me contained messages or hints.	0.52
Factor 8
55. I have had an experience that was very difficult if not impossible to put into words.	0.51
60. I have had an experience in which I was completely absorbed in what I was doing and unaware of the passage of time.	0.49
27. I have had an experience in which it seemed as if I had left my body or I was outside of my body.	0.42
56. I have had an experience of pain that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.41

Hierarchical clustering

Correlation method: 'pearson'
Missing treated using: 'pairwise.complete.obs'

Vanuatu

Exploratory factor analysis

1. Parallel analysis: not included here

2. Minimizing BIC

Minimizing BIC suggests retaining 8 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
42. I have received or become aware of information, through what seemed to be non-ordinary means, about the past, future, or a distant location, that turned out to be true.	0.95
50. I have felt a sense of connectedness with everything (e.g. people, the world) around me.	0.44
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.40
48. I have had moods, feelings, or emotional states that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.33
Factor 2
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.77
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.67
47. I have noticed items, objects, or devices that seemed to move by themselves, turn on or off, disappear or appear, or change their appearance or their form.	0.58
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.57
Factor 3
43. I have had an experience of love or compassion that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.92
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.45
49. I have experienced feeling that I was a part of a greater unity or 'oneness.'	0.41
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.37
Factor 4
55. I have had an experience that was very difficult if not impossible to put into words.	0.66
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.60
16. I have experienced changes in the size or shape of my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.59
12. I have had the experience of being aware that I was dreaming while asleep.	0.58
Factor 5
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.77
60. I have had an experience in which I was completely absorbed in what I was doing and unaware of the passage of time.	0.70
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.59
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.54
Factor 6
29. I have had an experience of fear or horror that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.72
22. I have had an experience in which everything seemed to disappear from my mind until only a void remained.	0.62
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.58
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.44
Factor 7
7. I have had an experience of inner peace, harmony, or wholeness that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.61
9. I have had the feeling of gaining or losing energy when interacting with certain people, objects, or entities.	0.60
6. I have had an experience of joy, ecstasy, or bliss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.54
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.48
Factor 8
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.79
3. I have felt small in relationship to something vast or powerful.	0.57
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.47
10. I have distinct memories of having lived a different life, in a different time and place.	0.46

3. Kara’s home-brewed approach

Kara’s home-brewed approach suggests retaining 2 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.68
47. I have noticed items, objects, or devices that seemed to move by themselves, turn on or off, disappear or appear, or change their appearance or their form.	0.64
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.63
36. I have had an experience in which it seemed like there was another self in my body.	0.63
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.63
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.62
20. I have seen the face of someone else or the reflection of my own face change or distort.	0.61
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.61
Factor 2
14. I have had an experience in which the meaning and purpose of my life suddenly became clear to me.	0.66
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.63
11. I have perceived or interacted with what seemed to be a world or reality other than the one I usually inhabit.	0.62
16. I have experienced changes in the size or shape of my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.59
33. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I was able to communicate by thought alone.	0.57
12. I have had the experience of being aware that I was dreaming while asleep.	0.56
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.56
35. I have experienced a new situation that felt so familiar to me that it seemed as if I had been in it before.	0.54

4. Kara’s take on Ann’s home-brewed approach

Matrix was not positive definite, smoothing was done

Kara’s take on Ann’s home-brewed approach suggests retaining 12 factors:

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.95
60. I have had an experience in which I was completely absorbed in what I was doing and unaware of the passage of time.	0.58
Factor 2
46. I have felt a draft or a sudden change in temperature, for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.64
45. I have experienced flows of heat, cold or 'energy' within my body, for which there seemed to be no ordinary explanation.	0.60
Factor 3
49. I have experienced feeling that I was a part of a greater unity or 'oneness.'	0.62
43. I have had an experience of love or compassion that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.61
Factor 4
7. I have had an experience of inner peace, harmony, or wholeness that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.68
9. I have had the feeling of gaining or losing energy when interacting with certain people, objects, or entities.	0.55
Factor 5
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.92
47. I have noticed items, objects, or devices that seemed to move by themselves, turn on or off, disappear or appear, or change their appearance or their form.	0.41
Factor 6
55. I have had an experience that was very difficult if not impossible to put into words.	0.86
17. I have seen a face in a natural or human-made object.	0.62
Factor 7
42. I have received or become aware of information, through what seemed to be non-ordinary means, about the past, future, or a distant location, that turned out to be true.	0.91
50. I have felt a sense of connectedness with everything (e.g. people, the world) around me.	0.45
Factor 8
14. I have had an experience in which the meaning and purpose of my life suddenly became clear to me.	0.84
16. I have experienced changes in the size or shape of my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.52
Factor 9
1. I have perceived, through what seemed to be non-ordinary means, the thoughts and feelings of other people.	0.94
10. I have distinct memories of having lived a different life, in a different time and place.	0.50
Factor 10
22. I have had an experience in which everything seemed to disappear from my mind until only a void remained.	0.72
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.71
Factor 11
19. I have experienced the world as different or altered, such that it somehow seemed much more 'real' or vivid.	0.77
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.51
Factor 12
3. I have felt small in relationship to something vast or powerful.	0.68
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.62

5. 8-factor solution

Factor loadings

Joining, by = "capacity"
Joining, by = "factor"

capacity	loading
Factor 1
52. I have seen light around a person for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.77
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.67
47. I have noticed items, objects, or devices that seemed to move by themselves, turn on or off, disappear or appear, or change their appearance or their form.	0.58
34. I have perceived a taste for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.57
Factor 2
41. I have had an experience of loss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.77
60. I have had an experience in which I was completely absorbed in what I was doing and unaware of the passage of time.	0.70
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.59
13. I have sensed the presence of what seemed to be non-ordinary forces or entities.	0.54
Factor 3
55. I have had an experience that was very difficult if not impossible to put into words.	0.66
32. I have seen presences such as patterns, figures, colors, or shapes for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.60
16. I have experienced changes in the size or shape of my body for which there seemed to be no ordinary cause.	0.59
12. I have had the experience of being aware that I was dreaming while asleep.	0.58
Factor 4
7. I have had an experience of inner peace, harmony, or wholeness that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.61
9. I have had the feeling of gaining or losing energy when interacting with certain people, objects, or entities.	0.60
6. I have had an experience of joy, ecstasy, or bliss that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.54
40. I have healed or been healed by prayer, thought, or the manipulation of energies.	0.48
Factor 5
42. I have received or become aware of information, through what seemed to be non-ordinary means, about the past, future, or a distant location, that turned out to be true.	0.95
50. I have felt a sense of connectedness with everything (e.g. people, the world) around me.	0.44
58. I have had inner dialogues or conversations between different aspects of myself.	0.40
48. I have had moods, feelings, or emotional states that seemed as if they didn't originate within myself.	0.33
Factor 6
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.79
3. I have felt small in relationship to something vast or powerful.	0.57
59. I have felt as if I no longer had a physical body.	0.47
10. I have distinct memories of having lived a different life, in a different time and place.	0.46
Factor 7
29. I have had an experience of fear or horror that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.72
22. I have had an experience in which everything seemed to disappear from my mind until only a void remained.	0.62
18. I have experienced sounds or noises that seemed to change the shape or color of things.	0.58
54. I have experienced suddenly being at a different physical location without having moved at all.	0.44
Factor 8
43. I have had an experience of love or compassion that stood out from all other such experiences.	0.92
38. I have had an experience in which it seemed that I caused changes in people or objects through the power of thought.	0.45
49. I have experienced feeling that I was a part of a greater unity or 'oneness.'	0.41
24. I have had an experience in which I felt like my body, my voice, or my writing was operating outside of my own control.	0.37

Hierarchical clustering

Correlation method: 'pearson'
Missing treated using: 'pairwise.complete.obs'